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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.77, 480.93 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.77, 480.93 and 104.23 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.77 : 480.93 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.77/480.93 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.77x = 480.93 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.77x = 50,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,127.33/320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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